Brown Jelly Disease on plate
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jassermd
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Never seen one recover from that... but that's just my experience. I assume you dipped in iodine?
IME, once the skeleton is exposed and the tissue recession sets in, it's pretty much done.
However, there are posts on R2R where folks have had success, and even after complete loss, have kept the skeleton in their tank and had a new colony grow.
As for me, I don't take the chance...
Sorry for your loss!
IME, once the skeleton is exposed and the tissue recession sets in, it's pretty much done.
However, there are posts on R2R where folks have had success, and even after complete loss, have kept the skeleton in their tank and had a new colony grow.
As for me, I don't take the chance...
Sorry for your loss!
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Put it in low flow and medium to low light. As long as mouth is in tact it can come back.
I tried dipping mine but that seem to make it worse so not sure if others have diff experience.
Make sure yiur params are stable and optimal.
If this is a new frag it could be due to stress from the new environment shock.
If it has feeding response try feeding some high protien foods or roids at night
I tried dipping mine but that seem to make it worse so not sure if others have diff experience.
Make sure yiur params are stable and optimal.
If this is a new frag it could be due to stress from the new environment shock.
If it has feeding response try feeding some high protien foods or roids at night
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I just got rid of my frogspawn as it had BJD now my plate coral. Now I'm concerned for the rest of my corals.
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Was it on the sand bed? If so, sand has a tendency to irritate the tissue leading to tears and infection.
Also, as above, I assume your parameters are in check and that it has been in low light, low/mod flow...
If all that, and you dipped, there is little left to do.
Also, as above, I assume your parameters are in check and that it has been in low light, low/mod flow...
If all that, and you dipped, there is little left to do.
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yes on the sand bed and parameters are great. Just dealing with BJD and not sure if I should put the plate coral back in the DT
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Cipro is safe to use in DT? Reef safe?
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Oh no! So sorry to hear!
In my experience, although there are some treatments for BJD, I just cut my losses and remove the dying coral, and let it go. If you happen to have the means to treat it, I'd say go for it. But if you can't acquire the right stuff, it may be more money than it's worth, especially with the high mortality rate for BJD. However, after the plate coral dies, you can always thoroughly disinfect the skeleton and put it back in. They are known for budding after a few years. However, BJD is pretty rough, and I don't think it will bounce back unfortunately. If you wind up treating it though, good luck, and I hope it goes well.
Keep an eye on your other LPS, and maybe dip them if you can. BJD spreads fast and is very unfriendly.
In my experience, although there are some treatments for BJD, I just cut my losses and remove the dying coral, and let it go. If you happen to have the means to treat it, I'd say go for it. But if you can't acquire the right stuff, it may be more money than it's worth, especially with the high mortality rate for BJD. However, after the plate coral dies, you can always thoroughly disinfect the skeleton and put it back in. They are known for budding after a few years. However, BJD is pretty rough, and I don't think it will bounce back unfortunately. If you wind up treating it though, good luck, and I hope it goes well.
Keep an eye on your other LPS, and maybe dip them if you can. BJD spreads fast and is very unfriendly.
